Remembering Wallace Steven (Steve) Walker

Steve passed away at 12:15PM on Friday, November 6, 2026, knowing he was loved.

Steven was born on September 5, 1954, to excited parents Wallace and Doris Walker. As their first baby, Doris was determined to keep the house nice and quiet so Steve could sleep. She soon learned that this wasn’t such a good idea! Steve was the pride and joy of his parents who waited a long time to be parents. 

The family settled into a home in Berkeley, not far from Doris’s parents, where Wallace worked in the garage on the property. Steve was later joined by his siblings Connie, John, Gwynne and Lisa.

Eventually, the family settled at the farm just outside of Chatsworth, where all the children learned the value of a strong work ethic from their parents, while also making plenty of memories and having fun growing up on the farm.

Straight out of high school, Steve began working at RONA Hardware in Owen Sound. He remained in the building supply industry throughout his working life, also working at RONA in Atwood before finishing his career on December 26, 2025, at Hodgins Building Centre in Wingham, ON.

Steve married Leanne Williton in 1977, and together they were blessed with two sons, Kurtis and Darryl (Sabrina). Life wasn’t always easy, but one thing was certain: Steve was always there for his boys.

Steve was fortunate to find love again later on with his wife, Patricia. Pat was a constant source of love, encouragement and nurturing. She stood by his side through life’s ups and downs and was especially devoted to him this past year as he successfully battled prostate cancer. Their love and companionship meant so much to Steve.

With Pat, Steve was finally blessed with a daughter, Tiffenny (Ryan), who brought another special kind of happiness into his life.

His grandchildren brought Steve tremendous happiness and love: Nick, Ben, Charlotte, Nolan, Annalynn, Michael and Jaxson. He always enjoyed their visits to Nanny and Poppa’s house, where those special moments together created memories to treasure.

Recently, Steve welcomed his sister-in-law, Sharron, into their home where they became close companions. Sharron and Pat cared for Steve through his cancer treatments. When the time came where Pat became ill, Steve and Sharron leaned on one another and cared for Pat. Sharron will never forget the wonderful bond they developed.

Tragically, Steve’s life was cut short following a fall from a ladder while hanging Christmas lights on the garage. The head injury was too severe for him to recover from.

Steve leaves behind a family and many, many friends who loved him dearly and who will carry his memories with them. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his many years of hard work, and the love he shared with his entire family.

Though his passing was sudden and heartbreaking, there is comfort in knowing that Steve left this world surrounded by his family knowing he was loved."